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The brand new series of Dancing On Ice has been hit by controversy before it even reaches our screens.
The other dancers feel that GMTV's Michael Underwood has an unfair advantage as this will be the third time he has trained to take part in the show, reports The Sun.
Michael trained as a reserve for the 2007 series and then last year trained again when he was confirmed to take part in the show. However, he was forced to pull out after breaking his ankle during training so is being given another chance this year.
A Dancing On Ice source told The Sun: "Other stars are furious that while they were learning basics like starting and stopping, Michael was probably practising the headbanger. It's unfair and they told him they think so."
Michael has responded to the claims and said: "Yes, I can see why people say that. In some ways it's an advantage - but breaking your leg isn't. It takes a long time to get over that."
Do you think Michael should be allowed a third chance on the show - or is it unfair to the other skaters? Let us know what you think...
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they are probably getting paid very well for enjoying themselfs shut vup and get on with it
Posted by: clunievar on Tue Jan 06 01:50PM | Report abusethier are businesses going bust by the minute, their are women & children being killed in Gaza, and our own troops getting killed in Afghanistan, and all these so called celebrity's can do is whing over michael has an unfair advantage over their skating. these people need a reality check for god sake
Posted by: derrickandlinda on Tue Jan 06 01:50PM | Report abuseWho gives a @#$%?
Posted by: petroknight on Tue Jan 06 01:51PM | Report abuseI think they should let him do it!! He can't help breaking his leg!! Give him one more chance!! GO MICHEAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: johndougall on Tue Jan 06 01:51PM | Report abuseIt is a little unfair! Its unfortunate that he broke his ankle in the last series but he has an advantage over the others they should all start on an even footing, but on the other hand from what I remember he wasn't that great anyway so its not as if he is going to win it, so they should just all try extra hard to beat him!!!!
Posted by: helmac21 on Tue Jan 06 01:51PM | Report abuseIt's all bollox!!!!
Posted by: gavin.white on Tue Jan 06 01:51PM | Report abuseIt would be a waste to let all that previouse training go, plus its a bit of fun not a million pound contract they are playing for. The other celebs should just get over themselves.
Posted by: matt.chandler2 on Tue Jan 06 01:51PM | Report abuseYes I think he should the others need to get over it they get paid to much anyway. A lot of desperate has beens.Liz Wales
Posted by: trobs44 on Tue Jan 06 01:51PM | Report abuseMichael should be allowed to carry on. It seems that all the other "celebs" are running, well skating, scared! Everyone has different talents and capabilities, and just because he has had some training, doesn't mean he is a good skater. Anyone could have a natural talent for skating and simply blow michael out of the water. Don't be bullied Michael, stand your ground and enjoy every moment of the others falling over!
Posted by: beckyanddanweeks on Tue Jan 06 01:51PM | Report abuseyes i can see what the other artist are complaining about, if he has broken his ankle he will be weaker on that part and will have to be careful/ also it could upset his chances as could quite easily be on his mind so he is going to try harder/ the other artist should help not moan. goodman1
Posted by: terrymilsom on Tue Jan 06 01:51PM | Report abuse